Children & Families of Iowa
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Kelly Amenson
EMAIL
kellya@cfiowa.org
PHONE
515-288-1981
OFFICE ADDRESS
1111 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
TYPE OF WORK
Community Based, Educational/School
Children & Families of Iowa provides family services across the state of Iowa,
serving more than 25,600 people each year. Their programs and services help
everyone from children who need a safe home to adults learning to cope with trauma.
The programs of Children & Families of Iowa include:
Domestic Violence Services Secure shelter, medical and court advocacy,
housing assistance, education and support groups, outreach, and counseling
for victims of domestic violence and their children.
Teen Programs Residential group care, substance abuse treatment, mental
health therapy, skill building classes, financial education, and career planning
for at-risk youth facing challenging barriers to success.
Family Support Programs Services to prevent child abuse and support
family engagement and permanency.
Early Childhood Development Services Affordable, quality child care
options for low-income working families, with therapeutic classrooms that
serve children with emotional and behavioral challenges.
Mental Health Services Therapeutic, trauma informed counseling for
individuals, couples and families, as well as financial services for individuals
unable to manage financial responsibilities on their own.
HOW TO HELP
Individuals and groups can support the work of Children & Families of Iowa by
COUNTIES
Activities
Statewide
volunteering and through financial and in-kind donations.
Children & Families of Iowa's website accepts online financial donations, and also
includes wishlists and guidelines for in-kind donations.
Volunteers are needed to help process in-kind donations, serve as mentors to at-risk
teens and children, help at events, provide training to victims of domestic violence,
serve on event sub-committees, and much more. Opportunities are available for
individuals and groups of all sizes.
Those who are interested in volunteering are encouraged to read more online and
email any questions to volunteer@cfiowa.org.
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